Transmission Line Engineer 3 - Grid
About The Position
Sargent & Lundy is hiring a Transmission Line Engineer 3 to design and analyze transmission lines ranging from 69kV to 765kV. The role applies transmission line engineering knowledge across conductors, hardware, insulation, structures, foundations, and electrical principles. It offers a hybrid arrangement based at the company’s future Knoxville office, with three days per week in the office and two days working remotely. The engineer will perform structural and foundation design, conductor and electrical studies, and transmission line modeling and documentation. The role also includes developing estimates, schedules, and procurement specifications; specifying components; and reviewing vendor submittals. The position requires an ABET-accredited engineering degree, at least three years of related transmission line engineering experience, and proficiency with PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE. Sargent & Lundy does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.
Requirements
- Degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
- Related engineering, internship, or co-op work experience.
- Proficiency with PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE.
- Three or more years of related experience in transmission line engineering.
- Knowledge of the practical application of engineering principles, including basic transmission line engineering.
- Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in producing technical plans, drawings, and models.
- Proficiency with MS Office applications.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and designation as an Engineer in Training.
- Proficiency with one or more of PLS-TOWER, SAG10, LPILE, MFAD, ArcGIS, CDEGS, AutoCAD, or MicroStation.
- Experience writing and providing supporting documentation for engineering calculations.
- Familiarity with design codes and standards such as NESC, IEC, CSA, IEEE, ANSI, IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI 318.
- Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant.
- Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies, where relevant.
Responsibilities
- Design transmission lines in the 69kV to 765kV range.
- Perform structural analysis and design of pole, lattice, framed, and guyed structures.
- Perform foundation designs.
- Perform conductor selection, shielding, grounding, and induction studies.
- Develop cost estimates and schedules, and prepare specifications for procurement of transmission line materials and construction.
- Specify transmission line components.
- Model transmission lines in PLS-CADD, determine right-of-way requirements, calculate conductor sags, and develop transmission line plan and profile drawings.
- Review vendor submittals.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision health plans
- Life and accident insurance
- Disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Back-up daycare
- Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
- 401(k)
- Pre-tax commuter account
- Merit Scholarship Program
- Employee discount program
- Corporate Charitable Giving Program
- Tuition assistance
- First Professional Licensure Bonus
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Paid annual personal/sick time
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Paid bereavement leave
- Flexible work arrangements
- Potential eligibility for a yearly discretionary bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
